Latest research

DEVELOPING A METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING THE HOUSEHOLD SUBSISTENCE MINIMUM

Ministry of Social Affairs
2024-2026

The aim of the study was to develop an up-to-date, transparent, and regularly updateable methodology for calculating the subsistence minimum in Estonia. To this end, the study analysed international practice, Estonian household expenditures, approaches to calculating equivalence scales, options for compiling and pricing the food basket, and principles for accounting for housing and other non-food expenditures.

DIAGNOSING WORK-RELATED ILLNESSES AND COMPENSATING HEALTH DAMAGE

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
2025–2026

Uuring annab ülevaate tööga seotud haiguste diagnoosimise ning tööst põhjustatud tervisekahjustuste hüvitamise süsteemist Eestis. Analüüsis kaardistati, kuidas jõuab inimene terviseprobleemi tekkimisest kutsehaiguse või tööst põhjustatud haiguse diagnoosini ja sealt edasi tervisekahju hüvitamiseni ning millised probleemid sellel teekonnal tekivad. 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT INCOME TAX IMPLEMENTATION MODELS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture
2025

The study summarises the experiences of Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway in introducing and implementing a local personal income tax. It answers 14 research questions and draws mainly on document analysis, complemented by input from external experts.